headstead

English

noun
Definitions
  • A place for the head, especially in light of where to lay or rest it; a headrest.
  • A bolster or cushion for the head.
  • (of a bed) The area at the head of the bed; headboard.

Etymology

Compound from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast) + English stead (place, position, spot, location, site, support, help, point).

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English

stead

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place, position, spot, location, site, support, help, point

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